A carefully graded method that builds a sound rhythmic sense, develops well-rounded musicianship and emphasizes concepts of tone production.

(Meredith Music Percussion). Printed with oversized notes and stresses reading skills using peripheral vision. An outstanding introductory work for keyboard percussion and its collection of tunes is both fun and motivating.

"Rudimental studies, roll studies, reading studies, actual drum parts, contest solos, bass drum & cymbals"--Cover.

For the beginning percussionist, expert instruction in the rudiments of the keyboard percussion instruments. Detail-oriented, teaching the specific skills for the instrument.

For young pianists. Introduces very easy arrangements of over 35 favorite children's songs. Covers five notes on each hand, using the white keys only.

This book & CD is a carefully designed method which introduces the younger student to the basics of percussion playing and reading music. Introduces the basic of playing claves (rhythm sticks), bongo drums and the triangle in various combinations from solo up to a quartet. Whole, half, quarter and eighth notes with the equivalent rests are learned through a repertoire of popular children's songs. The book concludes with a lesson introducing the drumkit. All songs are accompanied by entertaining full color illustrations.